Matelea cyclophylla

Plant type

cactus / succulent, vine

size

H: 12"
W: 12"

planting zones

9a-11

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Matelea cyclophylla plant details

Matelea cyclophylla is an evergreen cactus / succulent or vine with green foliage. In spring and summer burgundy and yellow flowers emerge. Features fuzzy texture. Attracts bees, beneficial insects and butterflies making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with sun - bright shade and regular - low water. Does well in average, gritty and well-drained soil.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Matelea cyclophylla

Plant type: cactus / succulent or vine
Plant family: apocynaceae
Foliage: evergreen green
Mature size: 12 IN wide, 12 IN tall
Flowers: burgundy and yellow blooms in spring and summer
Uses: caudex-forming, container plant, fragrant, heart-shaped leaves, houseplant, rare, sprawling, tropical-looking, twining, year round interest

GROWING CONDITIONS for Matelea cyclophylla

USDA Zones: 9a - 11
Sun exposure: sun - bright shade
Watering frequency: regular - low

Soil needs: average, gritty and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Matelea cyclophylla is a rare deciduous Mexican vining caudiciform in the asclepiad grouping. Forms a nice little caudex covered in corky tubercles, resembling Dioscorea elephantipes but with lighter colored bark and more narrow corking. The vines are covered in heart shaped, large green leaves. The half inch flowers are furry, star shaped, burgundy with a bit of yellow, and have a carrion odor like most stapeliads (asclepiads).